Design Engineer – Civil & Utility Projects

About the role

Farrans is looking for a motivated Design Engineer to join our Monaghan office and contribute to major water and wastewater infrastructure projects for Uisce Éireann. You will be responsible for developing, coordinating and reviewing civil and utility designs that are technically robust, buildable and aligned with project requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Lead design development from contract award through to construction, ensuring design information is delivered on schedule.
• Coordinate with internal and external designers, providing clear direction, tracking progress and managing approvals.
• Review designs for compliance, standards, specifications, temporary works and constructability.
• Support the engineering team with technical queries, design resolutions and value‑engineering opportunities.
• Prepare designs ready for construction ahead of programme milestones.
• Assist with risk management, identifying hazards, defects and non‑compliance.
• Contribute to dimensional control and setting‑out information for site teams.
• Implement formal design workflows, including document control, approvals and change management.
• Support BIM processes and collaborate with the BIM Manager as required.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders to ensure design intent, safety duties and project obligations are met.

Required profile

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience in civil or utility design engineering (water, wastewater, pipelines, drainage or similar).
• Understanding of modern civil construction methods and design‑to‑build interfaces.
• Knowledge of Uisce Éireann standards or similar regulated utility frameworks (desirable).
• Full clean manual driving licence and a valid Safe Pass (or willingness to obtain).

Required skills

• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Strong command of MS Office.
• Experience with Asta or other BIM tools (advantageous).
• Ability to work collaboratively across design and site teams.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on high‑impact water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Supportive, transparent culture that encourages learning and development.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Competitive benefits package aligned with industry standards.